Mental Health LVN / LPT

Stars Behavioral Health Group • City of Industry, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LVN/LPT provides direct client care, including medication services, at the Industry Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center. The role monitors the facility milieu to support quality care, effective operations, and safety. The LVN/LPT observes clients visually and audibly, documents and reports their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and to the attending physician, and writes client summaries as assigned. The position may also make shift assignments and plan, organize, and direct unit nursing activities when needed and assigned.

The program is a 24/7 walk-in outpatient urgent care facility offering rapid mental health evaluations, crisis intervention, and medication support. It provides short-term stabilization for up to 24 hours and serves up to 12 adults and 6 adolescents.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology.
• Have at least one year of experience providing treatment to individuals with mental illness in an inpatient setting.
• Have at least one year of experience in medication administration.

Nice To Haves

• An associate degree is preferred.
• A valid California Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care, including medication services.
• Monitor the general milieu to support quality client care, facility operations, and safety.
• Visually and audibly observe clients; document and report their physical or mental condition to the Registered Nurse in charge of the facility on the shift and the attending physician.
• Order, prepare, administer, and document medications according to physician orders.
• Confirm delivery of all medications ordered from the pharmacy during the shift worked.
• Write summaries on assigned clients.
• When needed and assigned, make shift assignments and plan, organize, and direct unit nursing activities to support quality care delivery.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Vacation and holiday pay.
• On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
• Employee recognition and rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree